Donovan Mitchell
#45SG · Cleveland Cavaliers
All-NBA 1st Team '25All-NBA 2nd Team '23All-Rookie 1st Team '18
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Height
6'2"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
29
College
Louisville
Experience
8 yrs
Wingspan
6'10.0"
Reach
8'1.0"
Hand Size
8.5" × 9.5"
B
A+
A+
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Career StatsA+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 609 | 27.9 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 48.3% | 36.6% | 84.4% |
| 2025-26 | | 70 | 27.9 | 4.5 | 5.7 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 5/5 | @ DET | L 101-111 | 35 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9-19 | 4-10 | -7 |
| Sun, 5/3 | vs TOR | W 114-102 | 35 | 22 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$150.3M
Guaranteed
$96.5M
AAV
$46.4M/yr
Guaranteed %64%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B
Good Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Donovan Mitchell's contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers grades as a B CVI — the team is getting good return on this investment relative to other shooting guards around the league. Donovan's on-court production grades out in the upper tier of NBA shooting guards, grading him as an elite performer at the position. As a max contract, Donovan's salary is capped by the CBA — meaning the CVI reflects whether production justifies the highest possible investment a team can make in a single player. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — solid output at a reasonable price point represents good asset management. At 29, Donovan is in his prime productive window — exactly when teams want their highest-paid players performing at their peak. The 3-year contract represents a moderate investment with room to exit if needed.
Performance Analysis
A+
#1 of 147 Shooting Guards
FCA+
Donovan Mitchell is playing at an elite level this season, earning an A+ Performance grade. Among NBA shooting guards, he's producing at an All-Star or All-NBA caliber. He's averaging 27.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.7 assists through 609 games — carrying a significant offensive load. Donovan's strongest area is PPG at 27.9, which compares favorably to the shooting guard median of 15.0. The biggest area for growth is RPG at 4.5 (shooting guard median: 5.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, Donovan ranks 1st. Donovan is a cornerstone of the Cleveland Cavaliers' roster and is performing at a level that warrants his place among the league's best.
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